I had lunch with Mom today at her retirement home. We sat with Yvonne and Inez and ate chicken tenders and french fries. Inez shared a couple stories about growing up on a farm and the pet crow she had … Continue reading →

It’s the new year. A time to make account of all the deeds and misdeeds of the previous year, embrace failings, and move toward commitment to our better selves for the year to come. After services today we went out … Continue reading →

As is our tradition, blues brought in the New Year— Guy King and his Little Band at Andy’s. For me the blues hold the richness of what the year will offer— the complicated, layered, and unexpected challenges and gifts of … Continue reading →

New Year’s purgings: 1. I gave up needing to be further along in class than I am because last Thursday was Rosh Hashananh and I had to take the day off. Then my uncle died Monday morning and I took … Continue reading →

Today is Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year. This holiday is often called the birthday of the world because the world was supposedly created on this date. There are many traditions connected with this holiday, but one of the most … Continue reading →